Teamed with Ayn Robbins to write lyrics for two Oscar®-nominated songs in the 1970s and 80s. Connors also wrote lyrics for songs for RED LINE 7000 (1965), LOOKING FOR MR. GOODBAR (1977 - "Don't Ask Me To Stay Until Tomorrow") and ORCA (1977).  Nominated for Music Best Song 1976: ROCKY "Gonna Fly Now" - Lyric  Nominated for Music Best Song 1981: THE RESCUERS "Someone's Waiting for You" - Lyric 2 nominations